2 The Goodland Daily News / Tuesday, September 3, 2002 commentary from other pens... Congress returns to New York City roots The last time Congress met in New York City it rejected royal titles, established the federal judiciary, approved the Bill of Rights and in- fused the new government with the breath of life. Members of the Senate and House of Representatives also learned they enjoyed wrangling but could, when pressed, craft a compromise. Returning this week for the first time in 202 years, Congress convenes at Federal Hall in Manhattan just five days before the first anniversary of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. The special meeting on Friday represents a show of support for the city and a demonstration of resolve in the war against terrorism. When Congress last convened in New York, the city was home to 29,000 people, clustered in 4,200 houses on the southern tip of Manhattan Island. As Congress met in New York’s Federal Hall to witness the inaugu- ration of George Washington as the first president, the new government was struggling to define itself. The old Confederation Congress had ceased to exist on March 3, 1789. The Congress established by the Constitution came into being the next day. But the House and Senate struggled in frustration for more than a month to gain the quorum needed to do business. Members slowly straggled in. On April 7, the Congress got to work. The Senate appointed its first committees, the most important of them charged to “bring in a bill for organizing the Judiciary of the United States.” As it moved from committees to the floor of the Senate and House, Coping with dairy allergies and lactose intolerance the bill tested the ability of both chambers to conduct serious business. And when President Washington signed the Judiciary Act into law on Many people deal with the problems of eating speed until smooth about 1 minute. Transfer to con- Sept. 24, it was with a sense that the system was working. dairy products on a daily basis. There are two dif- pat tainer with tight sealing lid. This sour cream will By the end of its time in New York, Congress had dealt with appro- ferent types of problems. The first is lactose intol- keep refrigerated for 2 days. Makes 1 3/4 cups. Stir priations, pensions for Revolutionary War veterans, military matters, erance. Lactose is milk sugar and occurs naturally schiefen before serving. tariffs on imported goods and the necessary appropriations. And it cre- in all animal milk including human. People intol- Creole Butter ated the State, War and Treasury departments. erant to lactose do not have enough lactase enzyme postscript 1/4 cup parvene margarine at room temperature It debated and enacted a Bill of Rights, amending the Constitution to in their gastrointestinal tract to digest the lactose • 2 cloves garlic, minced protect such basic liberties as freedom of speech, religion and the press. they are eating. The level of intolerance varies from 1 teaspoon paprika While Congress was grateful for the hospitality New York offered, some individual to individual, one stage of life to an- Kosher symbols on the front of packages can also 1 shallot, finely chopped members complained of “filthy streets,” “polluted air” and “the stench.” other, and level of general health. Dairy digestive help identify products that contain dairy. These are 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce “While I am shut up here in this pigsty, smelling the perfumes from aids should help relieve this problem. not governmental and are voluntary. “D” indicates 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper wharves and the rakings of gutters, I long for the air and company of The other problem people run into is an allergy the product contains dairy. Sometimes “D” occurs 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Springfield,” Rep. Fisher Ames said in a letter home to Massachusetts. to dairy proteins. This sensitivity also varies because there are natural flavorings from dairy Place margarine, garlic, paprika, shallot, Although congressional sessions were secret, Congress had a wit- greatly from person to person. products and the manufacturing facility’s equip- Worcestershire sauce, pepper and cayenne in a ness in Sen. William Maclay of Pennsylvania, who kept a detailed jour- Learning to read labels helps one to know what ment was previously used with dairy products. small bowl. Cream the mixture until well blended. nal that surpassed any official record. is in the food they are eating. Dairy and its prod- “DE” also means the manufacturing equipment Cover and refrigerate. Serve chilled. Serve atop Maclay was tall, over 6 feet 3 inches, and described by his contempo- ucts can be found in the most unusual places in- used to product that product has been used on prod- grilled fish or chicken. It is also good stirred into raries as a man of integrity, insight and tenaciously held opinions. He cluding health and beauty products. ucts containing dairy products. rice or beans to spice them up. To turn up the heat was an outspoken democrat and a strongly determined anti-royalist. Things to watch for on labels include the follow- Eggs are found in the dairy section but are not add more cayenne pepper. Makes 1/3 cup. “This a fine day and all the world are run a-gadding,” Maclay re- ing. dairy products. Tofu or bean curd can be used in Southern Spicy Rub marked on Saturday, May 23, scarcely six weeks after the session had Milk - milk proteins, milk solids, malted milk, place of dairy products. When a margarine prod- 3 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar begun. “I am much distressed with the delays of Congress, the reputa- condensed milk, evaporated milk, dry milk, milk uct has “pareve” on the front it means that product 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper tion of our administration will be ruined.” fat, whole milk, low-fat milk, nonfat milk, skim does not contain milk proteins, whey, or buttermilk 2 tablespoons paprika Maclay was even more distressed by the airs being assumed by some milk, 2 percent milk, l percent milk, acidophilus used as flavor enhancers. 1 tablespoon garlic powder members of the Senate, especially its presiding officer, Vice President milk, cream, half and half, goat’s milk, sheep’s This information and the following recipes are 1 tablespoon onion powder John Adams, whose “supreme delight seems to be in etiquette.” milk, lactose-free milks. Butter, buttermilk, but- from “Recipes for Dairy-Free Living” by Denise 1 tablespoon coarse salt The business of majestic titles absorbed much time in the first days ter fat, butter oil, artificial butter flavor, yogurt, Jardine 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper of the session. Adams fussed about how the president should be received, nougat, custard, pudding, sour cream, cheese, Lean Sour Cream Place the brown sugar, pepper, paprika, garlic how he should act, how he should be addressed. cream cheese, cottage cheese, pasteurized cheese, 1 (12 ounce) package silken soft tofu, drained powder, onion powder, salt and cayenne in small A committee pondered calling Washington “His Highness, the President feta cheese, ice cream, ice milk, sherbet, and some 1/4 cup rice milk or soy milk bowl and mix. Store in a tightly covered container. of the United States of America and the Protector of the Rights of the Same.” margarines. 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice Best used within a couple months. When ready to In the end it was decided the simple “Mr. President” would suffice. Curds, whey, ghee, casein, rennet casein, lac- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar use, first pat the uncooked chicken, fish, meat or tofu By the next summer, Congress was calculating a permanent depar- tose, lactulose, hydrolysates, lactalbumin, lacto- 1/4 teaspoon salt dry with paper towels, then coat well with the rub. ture from New York, deciding to move to Philadelphia for a decade while globulin, and all caseinates including calcium, Place the tofu, rice milk, lemon juice, vinegar and If you like it hot add up to 1 teaspoon cayenne pep- a new capital city was built on the banks of the Potomac River. potassium, sodium, magnesium, and ammonium. salt in a blender with a lid. Puree the mixture at top per. Makes 3/4 cup. The final session in New York City was held on Aug. 12, 1790. A reso- lution was passed thanking New Yorkers for the “elegant and conve- nient accommodations” Congress had enjoyed. EDITOR’S NOTE: Lawrence L. Knutson has reported on Congress, Shooting the moon the White House and Washington’s history for 34 years. WASHINGTON — For 15 years, I have shot the he won his last election back in 1976. He’d had moon. In a world that discards, I have gone for all chris some vodka, which I sensed he’d drank fast like a the hearts and the queen of spades. Russian against the winter. He decided to share a The Goodland Daily News Yes, I have been among the grand and lucky few matthews sentiment with his staff, one I hope never to forget. to write a newspaper column. “The only reason to be in politics is to be out there (USPS No. 222-460. ISSN 0893-0562) It was something I had wanted for a long time, all alone and then be proven right.” Member: Kansas Press Association • commentary The Associated Press something I owe to one bloke: Mr. Larry Kramer. That goes for good columnists, too. That’s one Inland Press Association Colorado Press Association In June 1987, I lingered with him over lunch and thing I knew from the beginning, but know better National Newspaper Association several carafes of house white in a San Francisco House press-room like a figure in a Schwarzwald now.